January 15, 2024
Wellman, Iowa
The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Wellman City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with City Administrator, City Clerk, and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Aaron Fleming & Nathan Klostermann; Fern Bontrager & Shannon McCain absent. The Consent Agenda was approved by Fleming, seconded by Stutzman and all present voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of Appointment of P&Z commission members – Tony Evans & Derek Gorsch, and the following:
1/8 Payroll
Nicole Castillo $430.30
Carrie R Geno $1,234.69
Laurelin E Geno $42.30
Megan E Harris $346.72
Beth A VanWinkle $1,818.23
Betty J Johnston $24.15
Timothy J Garrett $2,396.19
Travis D Hartley $1,600.07
Rex A Peck $1,340.05
Josh S VanWinkle $1,411.29
Debra S Hill $864.18
Landon Humble $311.26
Brock A Lowenberg $58.18
Shirley Y Brown $1,659.51
Anita J Kanagy $643.42
Anita K Randol $46.07
Kelly L Litwiller $2,274.85
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,902.75
Fed Taxes $5,501.74
Amazon, Library Supplies $132.67
Ambassador Co., Program Book $798.00
Baker & Taylor Books, Library Books $480.13
CIT Sewer Solutions, FY24 Maintenance Contract $21,921.11
Clayton Energy, December Gas Purchase $14,438.13
Dakota Supply Group, Shop Supplies $685.33
Delta Industries, WWTP Blower Repairs $3,548.00
Demco, Library Expansion Project $831.42
Eastern IA Light and Power, Lift Station $205.48
ION Environmental Solutions, WTP/WWTP Labs $443.00
IAMU, December Energizers/Jan-Mar Qtrly. Training $818.68
JB Repair, Red Dump Truck Tire Chains $512.02
Koch Brothers, B/W & Color Copies $307.72
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food/Skate Merchandise for Resale $1,648.19
Leet’s Refrigeration, Goodwin Center Walk-In Freezer Repairs $349.79
Martin Gardner Architecture, Library Expansion Project $2,468.42
Storey Kenworthy/Matt Parrott, Tax Documents $136.70
Municipal Gas System, Furnace Rebate $250.00
Pefa, Inc., December Gas Purchase $25,504.35
Project Share, Project Share $200.00
Quality Window Cleaning, City Hall/Library Window Cleaning $84.00
Revize, 2024 Annual Tech Support/SSL Certificate $1,375.00
Schindler Elevator Corp., Annual Contract Renewal $1,442.51
Shive-Hattery Funding Seminar, Splashpad Project $4,012.40
Traf-Sys, Library Expansion Project $1,502.00
Truck Equipment Inc., Snowplow Controller $462.40
USDA, January Parkside Payment $2,532.00
USDI, December Retainer Fee $225.00
Visa, Skate Rink Credit Card Payment $677.42
Washington County Auditor, Jan-Mar Law Enforcement $28,991.75
Wellman Auto Parts, Streets Supplies $8.74
Yotty’s, Streets/Shop/Goodwin Center Supplies $342.73
TOTAL $141,241.04
In public forum, Nathan Fick spoke in regards to snow removal at his property. He showed the council a picture and requested that the guys come back up and make another swipe. He also wanted council to know that the USPS has now discontinued drug screenings for employees and suggested that the city look into doing this. Litwiller explained that the city is different in our drug screenings due to our gas system and CDL requirements. He then wanted to speak about his neighbor pushing his snow from his driveway onto his property. Litwiller informed him that this would be a neighbor-to-neighbor discussion.
Ellis was not present for the sheriff’s report.
Resolution No. 24-05 A resolution authorizing the City of Wellman to apply for a grant from the WCRF for the purpose of annual municipal grant funds. Klostermann moved to approve Resolution No. 24-05, Fleming seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; McCain & Bontrager absent.
Resolution No. 24-06 A resolution approving preliminary plat of survey for George Kisner Estate was introduced and caused to be read. Stutzman moved to approve Resolution No. 25-06, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; McCain & Bontrager absent.
Resolution No. 24-07 A resolution approving the final plat of survey for George Kisner Estate was introduced and caused to be read. Stutzman moved to approve Resolution No. 24-07, Fleming seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; McCain & Bontrager absent.
Discussion on On-Call Vehicles was had. Litwiller wanted the council’s opinion and approval of on-call employees being able to take vehicles home in order to have quick access to supplies. The council discussed and agreed to allow On-Call employees to take home when on-call if they preferred.
Discussion on City Code Ordinance Revisions to Utility Deposit Rates was had. Litwiller explained that it’s been in discussion at the office to raise the deposit amounts for Renters only in order to eliminate so many utility payments being left behind from renters due to landlord not communicating when tenants come and go at properties. Miller recommended that Litwiller reach out to the attorney to make sure this can be done.
With no further business to be discussed Fleming moved to adjournment at 6:01pm, Klostermann seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council will be held Monday, February 5, 2024, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk are subject to Council Approval.
Published in The News, Thursday, January 25, 2024 L-142
